Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Tawas City, MI where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who‘ll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Michigan Physical Therapist license as stated by LARA. This must be current and verifiable.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated outpatient physical therapy experience required. Acute care experience preferred as secondary.
• PT experience documented on work history and skills checklist, current to within one year, required.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years, required.
• Candidates must reside outside the facility‘s 50-mile radius per client restriction. Local candidates within that radius will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delegating and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and aides in an outpatient setting.
• Experience developing and documenting goal-specific treatment plans and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary staff.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 8:00 am–5:30 pm Monday–Thursday, and 8:00 am–12:00 pm Friday.
• 40 hour workweek guarantee.
• No weekend requirement.
• Primarily outpatient setting with acute care as secondary.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits effective day one.
• 401(k) matching option.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

This position delegates responsibility to Physical Therapist Assistants and aides. Responsibilities include evaluating patient function, developing goal-specific treatment regimens, submitting written plans of care, scheduling frequency and duration of treatments, and educating patients and caregivers regarding condition, prognosis, and treatment rationale. Care activities will follow physical therapy standards, physician orders, and facility policies.

Location Highlights

Explore Tawas City and the surrounding natural attractions within short drives. Tawas Point State Park and its lighthouse are located less than 5 miles from downtown, offering beach access on Lake Huron and camping facilities. Nearby Oscoda and Harrisville provide additional coastal recreation and boat launches within a 20–40 minute drive. The area supports a coastal lifestyle with freshwater beaches, fishing locations, and state park trails for hiking and birdwatching.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.